1950s Maps of Battle Creek, Michigan

Explore 5 historic maps of Battle Creek from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Battle Creek's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Battle Creek's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Battle Creek, MI maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Leonidas
    1950 Map of Leonidas
    1950 Leonidas
    1950 Print · USGS
    Southern Michigan’s borderlands at mid-century are defined by the winding St Joseph River and a patchwork of rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like Gilson Cem, Dutton Cem, and the numerous rural schools including Factoryville Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1950 Map of Galesburg
    1950 Map of Galesburg
    1950 Galesburg
    1950 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Michigan at mid-century shows a landscape defined by the expansion of Fort Custer and the busy rail corridors of Galesburg. Researchers can trace old family schoolhouses like Hoover Sch and Toad Hollow Sch alongside the summer resorts of Gull Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1950 Map of Battle Creek
    1950 Map of Battle Creek
    1950 Battle Creek
    1950 Print · USGS
    Battle Creek and its surrounding townships thrive in the early post-war years as a vital hub of Michigan industry and aviation. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous country schools like Cobblestone Sch and cemeteries such as Oak Hill Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1950 Map of Union City
    1950 Map of Union City
    1950 Union City
    1950 Print · USGS
    Branch and Calhoun counties are captured here in the mid-century, showcasing a landscape of riverside towns and agricultural hamlets. Researchers can trace family history through numerous rural landmarks like Burr Oak Cem, Newton Ch, and the Burlington Sta rail stop.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Grand Rapids, 1973 Print
    1958 Map of Grand Rapids, 1973 Print
    1958 Grand Rapids
    1973 Print · USGS
    Southern Michigan at the peak of the postwar era shows a landscape of burgeoning cities and new interstate highways. Trace family roots and regional growth in Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, and the glacial lake country around Gun Lake or Gull Lake.
    2 unique versions available

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